In Canada’s realm of seasonal extremes, wildfire season becomes to ski season faster than you can say “Pumpkin Spice Latte.” The country’s winter-obsessed have a new toy to test out this year: the Air Dock. No, it’s not from Apple. The Air Dock, a slickly engineered piece of hardware for skiers, hails from Après Equipment. […]
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$1M Tech Project Targets Power for Emergency Response Aircraft in BC
Two companies based in British Columbia are receiving provincial support to deploy technology aimed at strengthening backup power reliability for general aviation aircraft in the region. Up to $1 million through B.C.’s Integrated Marketplace is earmarked for Abbotsford-based Fast Air to deploy a mobile battery and solar power system developed by Richmond-based Holinova at the […]
UBC, Rogers and Mitacs Rethink the Path From Research to Market
A partnership between the University of British Columbia, Rogers Communications and Mitacs is developing a new model for moving promising university research beyond the laboratory and into practical use. At the centre of the collaboration is Operation EInsTein, a commercialization framework developed and operated by UBC’s Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems. Short for […]
B.C. Projects Garner Government Capital to Boost Local Cleantech Innovation
Several clean technology projects based in British Columbia are receiving funding from the Province. The provincial government this week revealed $6 million through The Innovative Clean Energy Fund for six local projects. “It’s important that we support homegrown innovations to strengthen our leadership in clean energy technology,” commented Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate […]
BC Is Built for the AI Era — All Five Layers of It
Image: Luke Lawreszuk British Columbia is better positioned for the AI revolution than most people realize. We have clean, abundant hydroelectric power. We have world-class research institutions and a deep pool of engineering talent. We have globally competitive companies in sectors from mining to genomics to enterprise software. And we have the natural resource industries […]
Foresight Selects Six Cleantech Startups from BC for Export Program
Foresight Canada suggests that, amid shifting trade policies creating challenges for companies across the country, it has never been more critical for smaller businesses to adapt supply chains and expand into new markets. The organization’s Cleantech Export Venture Program is four weeks of fast-track curriculum designed to equip cleantech ventures with the knowledge and tools […]
10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2026
British Columbia has long punched above its weight in innovation—but heading into 2026, a new wave of homegrown startups is beginning to show real momentum. The companies on this list reflect where B.C.’s ecosystem is gaining strength: climate and energy technologies built for deployment, AI platforms focused on practical outcomes, and science-led ventures translating research […]
Province to Support Innovative Tech for Emergency Response, Forestry Sectors
Ravi Parmar, British Columbia’s Minister of Forests, says that his “heart is with the people of the Fraser Valley.” “An atmospheric river hits the region just weeks after people throughout the province came through another challenging wildfire season,” Parmar laments. “In moments like this, we have to come together.” The Integrated Marketplace delivered by Innovate […]
B.C. Tech Firms Selected to Join NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator in 2026
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has selected companies from more than 20 countries to participate in its global Defence Innovation Accelerator’s 2026 Challenge Programme. NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator, known as DIANA, connects companies with military end-users, mentors, and investors accelerating the development, validation, and adoption of innovations to help NATO tackle operational challenges and maintain […]
British Columbia Leads Again: 19 Local Ventures Named to 2025 Foresight 50
Foresight Canada has unveiled its 5th annual Foresight 50, celebrating the nation’s most investible cleantech companies. This year’s list, the 2025 edition, underscores the continued strength of British Columbia’s innovation economy—19 of the 50 honourees hail from the province. With global climate urgency rising, B.C.’s ventures continue to set the standard for scalable, sustainable solutions. […]